'Cannabis' Kim Ba-da, Expected to Return While Not Detained..Kim Jong-seo Publicly Offers Support in Handwritten Letter Promising to Repay with Music [Star Issue]

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As singer Kim Ba-da prepares to make a comeback after the cannabis controversy, fellow artist Kim Jong-seo has sent his support.

On the 28th, Kim Ba-da posted on his personal SNS: "At this point when I am about to resume activities, I believe it is proper to convey my feelings to everyone who has waited for me and worried about me, so I am saying this."

He then shared a handwritten letter, stating, "Over the past period, I have reflected deeply and sincerely repented. Due to what happened in March, I caused worry and pain to those who cared for and trusted me. Thinking of their feelings pains my own heart as well."

Kim Ba-da added, "During this time, I have looked at my life anew and thought a lot about what kind of person I should become." He continued, "Ultimately, I believe the only thing I can do is to slowly show it through my future actions, life, and music rather than words."

He concluded by saying, "I feel more deeply now than before how grateful it is to be able to sing and stand on stage. Once again, I sincerely apologize to those who were hurt. 'I will live more carefully. I will strive to become a better person. And I want to greet you again with music filled with sincerity,' he earnestly expressed his feelings."

In response, Kim Jong-seo publicly supported Kim Ba-da's comeback with the comment "Rock & Roll!" Kim Ba-da replied with gratitude: "Even my hyung-nim left a reply— ㅡㅜ I will do well, hyung-nim."

Kim Ba-da is considered one of the iconic figures in the Korean rock music scene. He debuted with the group Bank in 1995 and joined as the fifth vocalist of Sinawe later that same year. He continued activities from Sinawe's 5.5th album through their 7th album before leaving the band in 1999. Since then, he has also been active with bands such as Butterfly Effect, Raciose, and Art of Parties.

However, on March 8 at around 8:30 p.m., he was arrested by police for possession and inhalation of cannabis at an unspecified location in Sokcho, Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, shocking his fans. It is reported that the police obtained intelligence regarding his cannabis inhalation and conducted a two-month investigation.

Nevertheless, the Sokcho Branch of Chuncheon District Court rejected the arrest warrant requested against Kim Ba-da on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act on the 10th last month. The court stated the reason for rejection as "insufficient justification regarding grounds for detention, such as concerns over flight or destruction of evidence."

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